News tagged with: marine-litter
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Who is to blame for marine litter?
Research led by the University of Plymouth shows people are more likely to blame the global marine litter crisis on retailers, industry and government, but have less faith in those agencies’ motivation and competence to address the problem.
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New Director for University’s Marine Institute
Professor Richard Thompson, made an OBE in December 2017 for services to marine science, has become the new Director of the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute
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University commits to reduction of single use plastics
The University of Plymouth has launched a Plan for Plastics to enhance its reputation as a world-leading centre for research into the causes and impacts of marine litter, and to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated on its campuses
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Marine litter expert supports efforts to eliminate plastic pollution from the Galapagos Islands
Professor Richard Thompson, Head of the University of Plymouth’s International Marine Litter Research Unit, joined an international research expedition to the Galapagos Islands in an attempt to reduce the impact of marine litter on the region’s wildlife.
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University receives Government funding to analyse impact of tyres and textiles on the marine environment
Scientists from the University of Plymouth's International Marine Litter Research Unit have received Government funding to analyse the impact of tyres and clothing on the marine environment
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Project helps to guard beaches against the scourge of plastic pollution
University of Plymouth Marine Biology student Emily Stevenson is hoping to use her organisation Beach Guardian to clean up Cornwall's beaches and educate people about the threat of marine litter
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Marine litter student awarded scholarship from Sky Ocean Rescue and National Geographic
University of Plymouth PhD student Imogen Napper has been awarded a scholarship by Sky Ocean Rescue and National Geographic to investigate the most effective ways to prevent microplastics being released into the environment when washing clothes
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Student to swap labs for life on the ocean waves to gain greater understanding of microplastic pollution
University of Plymouth news: Imogen Napper, a PhD researcher at the University of Plymouth, is one of 24 women signed up to participate in eXXpedition North Pacific 2018, which will start in Hawaii on June 23 and finish in Seattle around five weeks later
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University scientists contribute to government’s Future of the Sea report
Professor Richard Thompson and Professor Tom Hutchinson, from the University of Plymouth, contributed to the Foresight Future of the Sea report, published by the Government Office for Science
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Enhanced education could help turn the tide on marine litter
Research by the University of Plymouth, the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development and the Coastal and Marine Union explored how education can influence teachers and students understanding of marine litter
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Microbeads in cosmetics might already be on the way out, new research suggests
Research by scientists at the University of Plymouth has suggested microbeads used in cosmetic products may have been completely eradicated. The findings are announced on the day a Government ban on the use of microbeads comes into force
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Professor Richard Thompson made an OBE for services to marine science
Professor Richard Thompson, Head of the International Marine Litter Research Unit at the University of Plymouth, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year Honours